3-Day Danakil Depression Expedition

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3 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

In this tour, you'll trek to the summit of Erte Ale and camp out on the rim of an active volcano, experiencing sunrise over the spectacular lava lake. You'll also witness traditional camel caravans and see traditional salt mining in action, as well as hopefully capturing a magical sunset over Lake Assal and being amazed by out-of-this-world sulphur formations.

What's Included

Lunch (Optional[3])
Lunch
Dinner (Optional[2])
Dinner
Breakfast (Optional[2])
Breakfast

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).

Itinerary

Duration: 3 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Semera to Erte Ale

    2 stops
  • 1
    Danakil Depression

    Leaving Semera at around 10am, you'll then make an excursion to Dodom via Abala, The Gate of Danakil Depression. This journey takes around 3 hours by 4x4. Along the way, you'll stop to admire the eye-catching views and out-of-this world scenery.

    3 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Erta Ale

    In the afternoon/early evening, you'll make the trek from Dodom to Erta Ale Volcano. The trek is about 10 miles and takes 3-4 hours, depending on your fitness. Erta Ale is one of the most active volcanoes in Africa and has a spectacular permanent lava lake. We'll set up camp near the rim of the volcano (camping equipment and food is carried up by camels) and you can enjoy spectacular views over the lava lake.

    4 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 2

    Erte Ale to Lake Assal

    2 stops
  • 3
    Hamed Ela Ethiopia

    Wake up early to experience sunrise in this stunning location. You'll then make the trek back from Erte Ale to Dodom. After breakfast, you'll then drive from Dodom to Hamd Ela and witness the traditional camel caravans making the long journey to transport salt from the mines to markets in town.

    4 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Lake Assale

    In the evening, we'll set up camp near Lake Assal and there'll be chance to capture a magical sunset over the lake.

    3 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 3

    Lake Assal to Semera

    1 stop
  • 5
    Dallol

    From Lake Assal, you'll drive to Ragad, where you'll see salt mining in action. Here, workers from the local Afar tribe carve salt from the ground and shape it into slabs, before loading it onto camels for transportation to market. You'll then continue your journey on to Dallol, where the multi-coloured vibrant landscape again looks as though it belongs to another planet. From Dallol, you'll drive back to Semera, via Hamd Ela.

    8 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Supplied by Venture Ethiopia

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Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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